# Geo Proximity Alarm vs Bluetooth

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth at Free against Geo Proximity Alarm's $0.99. Bluetooth also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Geo Proximity Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth is free to download; Geo Proximity Alarm costs $0.99 up front. Bluetooth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Geo Proximity Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

Geo Proximity Alarm ships an update every 3 months, Bluetooth every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geo Proximity Alarm | Bluetooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-proximity-alarm/id568750147/reviews) | **[3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-device-tracker/id6748606575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Shevill](https://appshunter.io/developer/467204832) | [Evrim AYAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780294826) |

## What reviewers say

### Geo Proximity Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-proximity-alarm/id568750147)

This utility app functions as a location-based alarm. Define custom alert zones using various shapes and configure sounds, vibrations, or SMS messages to trigger when you enter or exit these areas.

**Highlights:** Location-based alarms, Customizable alert zones (circular, rectangular, polygon), Configurable sounds and vibrations, Optional SMS notifications, Background operation with notifications, App launch from notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-device-tracker/id6748606575)

Quickly locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like headphones and smartwatches. It scans your surroundings, shows signal strength to guide you, and keeps a history of connected devices. Optimized for minimal battery drain.

**Highlights:** Real-time device scanning, Proximity radar with signal strength, Device history tracking, Minimal battery usage, Locate headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geo Proximity Alarm free?

Geo Proximity Alarm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth free?

Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geo Proximity Alarm or Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is rated higher. Geo Proximity Alarm averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bluetooth averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Geo Proximity Alarm or Bluetooth have ads?

Neither Geo Proximity Alarm nor Bluetooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geo Proximity Alarm or Bluetooth?

Geo Proximity Alarm ships an update every 3 months, and Bluetooth every 6 weeks. Most recently, Geo Proximity Alarm was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bluetooth on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*